The 2025 season has been a gauntlet for Joey Logano and his No. 22 team. Early races brought disappointing finishes that chipped away at their confidence. “We weren’t executing at the level we needed,” Logano admitted in a candid interview. The string of lackluster results was, in his words, a “morale-killing slump” that left the team searching for answers. Texas was their turning point. The win wasn’t just a checkered flag; it was a release, a chance to reclaim their swagger and remind the NASCAR world why Logano is a champion.
Adding to the buzz of the weekend, teammate Austin Cindric fueled the talk when he was seen wearing an Atlanta Braves hat during a team meeting, a moment that foreshadowed the drama ahead. Needless to say, Logano is a laser-focused and reliable driver with a steady hand behind the wheel. But at Talladega Superspeedway this season, the three-time Cup Series champion relaxed his guard, showing a mischievous, petty side that drew fire from fans and observers. His win at Texas was a hard-won redemption after an exhausting season. But the Atlanta Braves hat has a story, right? Well, it’s a snarky reference to MLB legend Chipper Jones and the kabuki on X. And Logano stole the show with his playful and witty claims.
Joey Logano couldn’t believe having a beef with an MLB legend
The roots of Logano’s Texas antics traced back to Talladega, where his frustration boiled over in a now-infamous radio rant. Battling for position in the chaotic draft, Logano vented about rival drivers, particularly upset over a moment with Austin Cindric, who failed to provide the push he needed. “Everybody knows superspeedways, you got to work together, and the rules that were set in place weren’t followed, and that ticked me off,” Logano later clarified. Yes, mistakes were made, but they are teammates at the end of the day and sorted it out. “Austin [Cindric] and I talked about it, we’ve got to move forward, so I explained my side, he understood, and we moved on. That’s pretty much all there is to it,” he said.
When asked about the incident, Austin Cindric echoed the same sentiment. The rant underscored Logano’s duality—part Dr. Jekyll, the composed strategist, and part Mr. Hyde, the fiery competitor. In Texas, Victory Lane was a scene of pure joy. Logano, basking in his triumph, donned a Braves hat with a bold “A” on the brim, a move that caught the attention of SiriusXM’s Mike Bagley. It wasn’t just a fashion choice; it was a calculated troll aimed at Chipper Jones, the Hall of Fame Atlanta Braves icon. “Well, we were sitting in Victory Lane and everyone’s kind of having a good time joking around, and like, ‘hey, who’s got a Braves hat?’ We can take a picture, and we can send it to Chipper Jones. And that’s the petty part of me,” Logano said. Bagley saw through the ruse, teasing, “I knew you were trolling him.”
“I never thought in my life I would have a beef with Chipper Jones.”
@JoeyLogano hopes him and Chipper are good after his win at Texas.
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— SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90) (@SiriusXMNASCAR) May 7, 2025
Joey Logano confessed, “You know, sometimes it’s like, you know, it’s funny. Because last week, I didn’t really understand why it all happened in the first place. And I never really understood. I never thought in my life that I would have a beef with Chipper Jones. Like, never! Never been on the bingo card for me that I thought I’d have a beef with a Hall of Fame baseball player. That was new. I kind of thought it was kind of cool if I’m being for real, and so I was like, ‘this is like the best comeback of all time.’ Because it’s just fun to race, I’m gonna put the hat on. That’s funny.” Well, seems like everything was going as planned for the Team Penske driver until another X post surfaced. The post was by Chipper Jones again. But this time, it was wholesome.
Chipper Jones’ X post read, “Congratulations to @Joey Logano. A HOF [Hall-of-Fame] driver with a masterful win. This is what NASCAR fans expect from you. Hard charging wins and gracious top 5s and 10s. Well done!” This is respect, and the No. 22 driver brought this up. “Then the guy sends a nice tweet out and like….. this nice thing about hall of fame race car driver and doing what I’m supposed to do,” he added, breaking into laughter. What could have escalated into two sportsmen throwing jabs online has now turned to a matter of mutual respect.
The Braves hat was Logano’s lighthearted retaliation, a way to poke fun while celebrating his Texas triumph. At 4:30 A.M. the next morning, restless and scrolling through messages, Logano decided to bury the hatchet. He snapped a photo in the Braves hat and tweeted a message to Jones, suggesting the baseball legend became a No. 22 fan. Jones responded with class, tweeting praise for Logano’s Hall of Fame-worthy career and diffusing any tension.
From the Talladega rant to the Texas troll, Logano proved he’s not afraid to wear his emotions, or an Atlanta Braves hat, with pride. But, if we are talking about digs, NASCAR just released a video taking digs at its best drivers, and it is beyond funny!
NASCAR drivers roast Joey Logano in hilarious TV spot
Folks, after years of longing, Homestead-Miami Speedway is reclaiming its crown as the Championship Weekend host in 2026. And NASCAR didn’t just announce it; they dropped a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud ‘Back to the Future’ parody video starring Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski that’s pure gold.
Busch and Keselowski poke fun at Denny Hamlin’s endless chase for a title and take a hilarious swing at Team Penske’s Joey Logano. Keselowski asks what else the future holds, and Busch reads, “Joey Logano, three-time champion?” In perfect sync, they blurt, “We gotta stop this!” The #22 Team Penske driver, already a three-time champ, is on fire this season after the recent Texas victory.
Set in 2019, the video captures Busch right after his second championship win at Homestead. He stumbles into a parking lot where Keselowski, now the big shot behind RFK Racing, leans against a covered DMC DeLorean. With a grin, Keselowski convinces Busch to hop in for a wild ride through time. When Busch returns, he’s decked out in a Richard Childress Racing shirt, clutching a newspaper with a headline that makes your heart skip: “NASCAR Championship Returns to Homestead-Miami in 2026.” The duo confirms the news.
Homestead-Miami, that storied 1.5-mile oval, has been NASCAR’s level playing field since 2002. It’s witnessed legends born—Kurt Busch’s stunning turnaround in 2004 after his tire blew, Tony Stewart’s heart-stopping battle with Carl Edwards in 2011, and Jimmie Johnson’s record-breaking seventh championship in 2016. Those memories are forever seared in our minds. But in 2020, NASCAR moved the finale to Phoenix for a new twist, splitting fans and drivers. They pleaded for the return of Homestead, and today those prayers are answered.
This isn’t just a race coming back—it’s our history, our passion, our home. Homestead-Miami in 2026 is gonna be one for the ages.
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